The Minnesota Vikings will be forced to use backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs in this game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.The model projects the Vikings to be the 6th-most pass-focused team among all teams this week with a 60.7% pass rate, given their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The passing offenses of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (as in no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may fall-off.Alexander Mattison has been more involved as a potential target this year (48.4% Route% in games he has played) than he did last year (22.0%).The Minnesota Vikings O-line grades out as the 2nd-best in the league this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all pass attack statistics across the board.
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